How To Install iwl100-firmware on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install iwl100-firmware in AlmaLinux 8. iwl100-firmware is Firmware for Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 100 Series Adapters

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install iwl100-firmware on AlmaLinux 8.

What is iwl100-firmware

This package contains the firmware required by the Intel wireless drivers for Linux to support the iwl100 hardware. Usage of the firmware is subject to the terms and conditions contained inside the provided LICENSE file. Please read it carefully.

We can use yum or dnf to install iwl100-firmware on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install iwl100-firmware.

Install iwl100-firmware on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install iwl100-firmware using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install iwl100-firmware

Install iwl100-firmware on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install iwl100-firmware using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install iwl100-firmware

How To Uninstall iwl100-firmware on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the iwl100-firmware package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove iwl100-firmware

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install iwl100-firmware on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.